An ester of beeswax fatty acids and stearyl alcohol, used as an emollient.
What it is
Stearyl beeswax is a mixture of esters of the fatty acids of beeswax with stearyl alcohol (octadecanol), a C18 fatty alcohol. CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Used in lipsticks, lip balms, creams, mascaras and other stick or balm products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The acid part comes from beeswax, an animal-derived material; the INCI name does not reveal the origin of the alcohol.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.